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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,592.09, 370,688.63 and 153,907.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,592.09, 370,688.63 and 153,907.88 is: 212,410.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,592.09 : 370,688.63 = 153,907.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,592.09/370,688.63 = 153,907.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,592.09x = 370,688.63 × 153,907.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,592.09x = 57,051,898,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,051,898,560.42/268,592.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,410.94

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